College sports have undergone significant transformation recently. From name, image and likeness (NIL) and conference realignment to revenue sharing and the transfer portal, the changes present both opportunities and challenges. As a school in the heart of the SEC, Ole Miss is caught up in all the upheaval.
In a comprehensive, months-long investigation, students from the University of Mississippi delved into the current realities and future uncertainties within college sports. This special report focuses on the ways that fans and former Ole Miss athletes are reacting to the changes and how Ole Miss Athletics is adjusting to life with both NIL and transfer portals, with the direct payment of players as a real possibility for the future.